Summary:
In zip code 75249, there is one middle school, G W Kennemer Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 795 students in the Duncanville Independent School District (Isd), an area where nearly 80% of students are economically disadvantaged.
G W Kennemer Middle shows a mixed academic profile. The school is a standout in advanced math, with 65.19% of students proficient in Algebra I in 2025-2026—more than double the district average and above the state average. However, it struggles significantly in 7th grade math, where only 4.57% of students were proficient, a critical red flag. The school also experienced volatile year-over-year performance, such as 6th grade reading proficiency dropping from 70.59% in 2024-2025 to 45.62% in 2025-2026. While the school consistently outperforms the district average in most subjects, it generally falls short of state averages. Its state ranking has declined from the 37th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 19th percentile in 2025-2026, and the district itself ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas.
Key metrics include a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1, a dropout rate of just 0.4% (well below the district's 2.4%), and spending of $10,330 per student. The stark contrast between the school's strong Algebra I results and its very low 7th grade math proficiency suggests a targeted program for advanced students but a systemic issue at the standard grade level. Overall, G W Kennemer Middle is a relative bright spot within a struggling district, but faces significant academic challenges and declining performance trends that parents should investigate further.
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